Center City

Our Mission
To provide an environment for success that leads to sustainable economic growth in the Center City Area

Our Vision
Midland Center City: A destination of choice with endless possibilities

Center City Strategic Plan
This plan is a comprehensive five year guide for the Center City Authority to follow and is based on the input of district businesses, residents and property owners.  There are three active subcommittees working on the 2009 goals and objectives defined in the Center City Strategic plan. 

The Organizational Development Committee is primarily responsible for supporting the needs of the Authority, more of an internal focus.  This committee oversees the development and maintenance of the data used by other committees.  This committee acts as a liaison to other Corridor Improvement Authorities around the state.  This committee is also responsible for continuing board development.

 The Marketing and PR Committee is primarily responsible for promoting Center City businesses and the Center City Authority.  This group will organize district events, coordinate advertising opportunities, welcome new businesses to the district, network with business owners/managers and update the Organizational Development committee with current vacancy data. 

The Economic Sustainability Committee’s main focus is on securing sustainable funding to support the Center City Authority.  They will develop an operational budget for the Authority and each subcommittee, seek out grant opportunities and review tax district mechanisms.  In addition, they will continue to strengthen cooperation with other Midland entities such as the Chamber of Commerce, Circle Business Association, Downtown Development Authority, and the Midland Downtown Business Association.

To view the current status of the 2009 goals, click here.

Links to Common Center City Authority Forms:
New Business Profile
Did You Know?
Volunteer Application
Contact Information Form

Background:  
In a unanimous vote on Monday, May 12, 2008, the Midland City Council approved the creation of the Corridor Improvement Authority for the Center City commercial district which includes S. Saginaw Rd. from Manor St. just north of Ashman Circle south to Patrick Rd. and Washington St. from Cambridge south to Patrick. The council agreed there was tremendous support for this based on the results of the property owner petition drive in which approximately 75% indicated their support. Many council members also received phone calls and letters from their constituents, business owners and other interested citizens in support of the creation of the Authority.  The City of Midland appointed members to the board in August 2008.  Members include Greg Adkins – Bank of America, Jerry Deming – Owner of Ponderosa, Dave Ginis – Owner of Ginis Goldsmiths, Joe Kozuch – Owner of Village Green, Cliff Miles – Former City Manager and currently with Midland Tomorrow, Clint Struthers – Owner of Struthers Financial Services, and Jon Lynch – City Manager.

Available Retail Space

Informational Links:

Center City Authority Accomplishments

Background Information

Committee Information

Map of proposed Center City Boundaries

Presentations

This is a community project and we would appreciate your input and comments. Click here to submit comments online.

Click here for detailed retail site information for the Center City District of the city of Midland.  The map below is an aerial view of the Center City District and indicates general locations of available properties.

For questions regarding properties, please contact the individual listed for that property.  For questions regarding this report, please contact the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce at 989/839-9901.

Click here for board meeting minutes.

For further information contact:
Jason Geer
Midland Area Chamber of Commerce
(989) 839-9522 ext 211